Tag: stability

  • EPISODE 690 – SIXTEEN PROJECTILES TO INTERCEPT 7

    EPISODE 690 – SIXTEEN PROJECTILES TO INTERCEPT 7

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

    All through the scriptures, there is no single person who had early success without prayer. In the place of prayer, you receive divine counsel and also access the abundance of grace for every time of need. Beloved, pray!
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    Friday, 13th December, 2024
     

    SIXTEEN PROJECTILES TO INTERCEPT 7



    “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” 

    James 1:8 (KJV)



    One term which also has great significance in the New Testament is “Dipsuchos”. This is the Greek word for Double-mindedness.

    This word “dipsuchos” is generated from the combined words, “di” or “dis” (which means two or twice respectively) and “psuche” (which means soul or mind). It is an adjective which literally describes one who has two minds or one who is two-souled.

    This is a dangerous projectile that attacks the faith of the believer. Many believers have also had their faith affected by this dangerous virus, which is the cause of spiritual instability.

    As James (the apostle) mentioned in his epistle, a double-minded person or two-souled man is unstable in all his ways.

    The word unstable is from the Greek word, “akatastatos” which means to be “inconstant”, “restless”, “unsettled” and “disorderly”.

    This concept of instability can be related to these two Hebrew words:
    ♦ nadad – which means to wander about or to flee from the post.
    ♦ tohu – which also means formlessness and confusion.

    How can a believer thrive in faith when he is in such a state of mind or soul?

    To be two-souled is to create two or double will within you. Such a person cannot advance into maturity and cannot be trustworthy.

    When you become two-souled, you vacillate in the pursuit of purpose.

    Clearly, James (the just apostle) had a poignant tone in this admonishment of double-mindedness.

    Take a look at the verse in the Passion Translation:

    “Just make sure you ask empowered by confident faith without doubting that you will receive. For the ambivalent person believes one minute and doubts the next. Being undecided makes you become like the rough seas driven and tossed by the wind. You’re up one minute and tossed down the next. When you are half-hearted and wavering it leaves you unstable. Can you really expect to receive anything from the Lord when you’re in that condition?” James 1:6-8 (TPT)

    Are you wondering why, you have been a believer for many years and not seeing the growth and stability of life?

    Wondering why today you are joyful in the Lord, and another time you are overwhelmed in discouragement?

    Wondering why today you make a decision to go the extra mile for the Lord, and another time you don’t feel motivated?

    Listen beloved, you have allowed yourself to become two-faced minded. You need to train your mind through the teaching of Christ, to be focused and single-minded.

    The adversary takes delight in pushing you into that state of “two-souled” through contrary winds of doctrine.

    He uses doctrines which oppose the revelation of Jesus, to forge a different opinion within your heart.

    You have to see this as warfare, and make a decision to:

    “…demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes God and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the true knowledge of God… capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One” 2 Corinthians 10:5 (TPT).

    This is not something you do tomorrow. It’s a stand you have to take today and must act out, stand firm on the knowledge of Jesus in your heart.

    “Then we will no longer be like children, forever changing our minds about what we believe because someone has told us something different or has cleverly lied to us and made the lie sound like the truth.” Ephesians 4:14 (TLB)

    Beloved, refuse every form of disappointment, discouragement, despair, doubt, unbelief or disbelief, distraction and double-mindedness.

    Hallelujah!

    DIG DEEPER
    (Psalm 119:13; Matthew 6:24; 1 Kings 18:21; Matthew 7:24-27; Hebrews 10:23; Galatians 5:17; 1 Corinthians 10:21)
     
    WE PRAY
    We pray that our hearts shall remain stable in the true knowledge of God in Christ and not be tossed or drifted away by any deceptive and contrary wind.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2024
    Revelation 15 – 17

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:

    – My heart remains stable in the true knowledge of God in Christ.
     
    – I refuse to be tossed or drifted away by any deceptive and contrary wind.
     
    – I maintain and imbue focus on that which the Lord has called me unto.
     
    – I refuse to let myself get distracted.
     
    – My confidence is in the glorious plan of God for my life.
     
    – I live daily above disappointment, discouragement, despair, doubt and unbelief, distraction and double-mindedness.
     
    Thank you Lord Jesus!

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  • EPISODE 228 – TROUBLED ABOUT YOUR PRESENT SITUATION?

    EPISODE 228 – TROUBLED ABOUT YOUR PRESENT SITUATION?

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

    Friday 8th, September, 2023

    TROUBLED ABOUT YOUR PRESENT SITUATION?

    “For I hold you by your right hand— I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you” 

    Isaiah 41:13 (NLT)

     
    Anyone called by God to do great things for the Kingdom is greatly opposed by the adversary.
     
    As long as you are a child of God, the devil will not go on picnic with you. As a child of God, you are a get threat to the  works of darkness.
     
    If the devil can stop you from shinning, he can oppress more people. This is because every child of God is a savior.
     
    He knows the success of your business is to the advantage of the Kingdom of God. He knows the stability of your family and the peace you enjoy is a threat to him. The more you enjoy peace, the more focus you become to do what God has called you to do.
    The more joyful you are, the more you engage the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
    The adversary wants you to doubt your future, walk in fear, live in confusion and be distressed.
     
    Don’t be troubled by your present condition; for it is a mere mirage. Don’t give in to it. Stand firm on the Word of the Lord.
     
    Hear the Word of the Lord to you this day:
     
    “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)
    The moment you begin to feel discouraged, remember that the LORD IS WITH YOU.
    He will strengthen you and help you!
     
    In the Berean Standard Bible, it says:
     
    …I WILL SURELY HELP YOU… (Isaiah 41:10).
     
    Beloved it is a surety deal with God.
     
    See the verse 13 of Isaiah 41:
     
    “For I hold you by your right hand— I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.”
     
    No matter what the challenge is, the Lord will not only strengthen you, He holds you by His right hand, directs you and assures you that HE IS HERE TO HELP YOU.
     
    Refuse to cry!
    Refuse to be broken.
    Refuse to be discouraged.
    Don’t give up.
    THE LORD IS HERE TO HELP YOU.
    Make this your meditation.
     
    Selah
     
    DIG DEEPER
    (Isaiah 41:8-20; Genesis 15:1; Deuteronomy 20:1; Genesis 31:4-5; Romans 8:31)
     
    WE PRAY
    THANKING THE LORD FOR HIS MIGHTY HELP, STRENGTH AND DIRECTION AS WE WALK IN VICTORY IN THE MIDST OF OPPOSITION.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2023
    Day 213:
    Psalm 120-122
    John 2
     
    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I refuse to give up.
    – I refuse to be broken.
    – I refuse to be discouraged.
    – I refuse to cry.
    – I maintain an undisturbed composure.
    – The Lord is my helper.
    – I choose to be joyful always.
    – I refuse to look at my current situation.
    – I stand firm on the word of God.
     
    Oh Hallelujah!!! Glory to God!

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